About this Event
In a startup, communication is constant and rarely planned.
You explain your product in seconds, answer unexpected questions, speak to investors and customers, network, update your team, and present ideas on the spot.
There is often no time to prepare—and that’s where communication becomes difficult.
This program is designed for that reality.
TechPlace is offering a small (7 spots only), 6-week communication program for startup founders and teams who want to speak with clarity, structure, and confidence in real situations, not just prepared pitches.
This is not a pitch course. It focuses on how startups actually communicate every day.
You will work on:
- Explaining your business clearly and simply
- Thinking and speaking under pressure
- Responding to unexpected questions without losing clarity
- Networking conversations and informal “table talk”
- Team communication and internal updates
- Investor and sales conversations
- Presenting ideas in both structured and unstructured settings
Why this program works
- Small cohort to allow real participation and practice
- Hands-on sessions focused on doing, not theory
- Safe environment to test, refine, and improve
- Direct feedback you can immediately apply in real conversations
- Built specifically around startup communication challenges
What the sessions look like
Each session is structured and practical:
- Short introduction to a core concept
- Live demonstration
- Guided preparation
- Real-time practice
- Feedback and refinement
- Clear takeaways for immediate use
Instructor
Led by an experienced educator and communications facilitator with extensive experience delivering public speaking and professional communication training for universities and industry audiences.
Who should attend
- Startup founders
- Team members who represent the company externally
- Anyone who communicates on behalf of a startup
Format
- 6 weeks + Demo Day
- Start June 3rd, each Wednesday, 4:30–5:30 PM
- Interactive, practice-based sessions
Modules
- Pitch Foundations-June 3rd
Structure and adapt your pitch to different audiences - Startup Storytelling-June 10th
Build a clear and compelling narrative - Executive Presence-June 17th
Improve confidence, body language, and delivery - Pitch Deck Essentials-June 24th
Deliver your pitch, not just your slides - Q&A Handling-July 8th
Respond clearly and manage objections - Pitch Practice Lab-July 15th
Practice with feedback and refine your pitch - Demo Day + Networking opportunity(Final)-July 22nd
About Our Instructor:
Tom Themeles is a communications-driven educator and strategist who helps organizations navigate complex topics like AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven decision-making by translating them into clear, practical communication. His work spans curriculum design, corporate training, public speaking, and cross-sector collaboration. He has developed and delivered programs for global companies, post-secondary institutions, and professional audiences on topics including AI adoption, cyber threat intelligence, data literacy, and responsible innovation. Tom has extensive experience facilitating workshops, delivering talks, and supporting organizations with communication and strategy.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
TechPlace, 5151 New St, Burlington, Canada
CAD 150.00
